R. Craig Hensley letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field reports , July 28, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-07-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field reports for fall and winter 1981 and spring 1982 were contributed by R. Craig Hensley with a letter to Thomas H. Kent. He mentions unusual sightings of a Bald Eagle, Red-headed Woodpecker and Common Redpoll. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer, 1982.
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Hensley, R. Craig
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Red-headed Woodpecker Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk Eared Grebe Common Redpoll White-winged Scoter Ruby-crowned Kinglet Hooded Warbler
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Hitchcock Nature Area Lake Anita State Park Cass County Pellet Memorial Woods State Preserve
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R. Craig Hensley letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding possible bird sightings and attached field notes, August 11, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1982-08-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter and field notes were contributed by R. Craig Hensley to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1982.
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Hensley, R. Craig
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Hooded Warbler
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Atlantic Hitchcock Nature Area
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Rare bird documentation for American Magpie at Tyson Bend, 1974
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1974-10-14
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1974-11-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for an American Magpie at Tyson Bend in Harrison County, IA on October 14, 1974.
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Loth, Edward W.
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Black-billed Magpie
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Tyson Bend Wildlife Area
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Tyson Bend, 4 mi. west of Modale, Harrison County, Iowa
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General: Wooded area of Missouri River flood plain. Specific: A series of cattail marshes interspersed with willows and cottonwoods.
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The documentation form by Edward W. Loth is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: None - the only bird I am familiar with that is black and white and has a long tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/17:31:00 and 18:20:00/18:21:00.
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Rare bird documentation for Black Scoter at Cone Marsh, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-03-31
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1979-04-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Black Scoter at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 31, 1979.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Black Scoter
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh, Louisa Co, IA
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large area of ponds, flooded fields + timber, bottomland. pond bordered by woods + flooded fields
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The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include CS Newlon, Tom Kent, Noel Brown, and Mona Brown. | Elimination of similar species: Female Bufflehead has much smaller white patch on face. Other female scoters, harlequin duck have more than 1 patch + patches are smaller. Female Ruddy duck is smaller + white does not extend onto throat or neck, also differs in properties (stockier, with heavier head + neck for size). Male hooded merganser has white sides, chest, side stripes, more slender bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/12:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation for Cooper's Hawk at Saylorville in 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-06-29
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1985-07-26
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation for four Cooper's Hawks at Saylorville in Polk County, IA on June 29, July 13, and July 26, 1985.
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Engebretsen, Bery
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Cooper's Hawk
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Saylorville
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Rare bird documentation for Merlin at Calamus, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1978-02-06
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1978-03-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Merlin at Calamus in Clinton County, IA on February 6, 1978.
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Bryant, Robert R.
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Merlin
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Calamus
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1/3 mi. north of Calamus, Ia.
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open country-cornfields, grass ditches, one wooded ditch. Sitting on wire over fence line between snowcovered road ditch and cornfield.
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The documentation form by Bob Bryant is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel - eliminated because of size and lack of rufous coloring and black facial pattern. Sharp-shinned Hawk - eliminated because tail not long, not near any large wooded area. | The original documentation form event occurred around 15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Iowa State University, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-08-31
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1983-09-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Iowa State University in Ames in Story County, IA on August 31, 1983.
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Mulder, Phil
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Iowa State University
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Ames, Iowa - Iowa State University near Hawthorn Ct.
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Residential-near railroad tracks on telephone wire
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The documentation form by Phillip Mulder is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Obvious tail feathers eliminated any similar species | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation for Smith's Longspur north northwest of Lone Tree, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-04-06
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for around a few hundred Smith's Longspurs north northwest of Lone Tree in Johnson County, IA on April 6, 1990.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Smith's Longspur
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Lone Tree
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2 mi. NNW of Lone Tree, Johnson Co., Iowa
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[...] In large hay stubble field with scattered bales, [...]
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The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Non-descript really, eye-ringed, suggestive of a Vesper Sparrow but for entirely buff underparts. [...] Also seen were a Red Fox and an alternate-plumaged male Lapland Longspur. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:30:00/19:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation for Varied Thrush at Spirit Lake in 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1985-12-15
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation for a Varied Thrush at the southeastern shore of Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA during a Christmas Bird Count on December 15, 1985.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Varied Thrush
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Spirit Lake
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Rare bird documentation for Western Grebe at Trumbull Lake, 1980
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-06-05
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1980-06-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Western Grebe at Trumbull Lake in Clay County, IA on June 5, 1980.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Western Grebe
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Trumbull Lake
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Trumbull Lake, Clay County
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open water area of a large lake that is fringed with cattail & bulrush
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The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ed Miller. | Elimination of similar species: Common Loon- bill too thin, neck too long and slender for a loon the break between dark and light plumage was quite distinct rather than the gradual merging you often see in winter plumage loons. | The original documentation form event lasted from 20:30:00/20:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation for Western Sandpiper at Roberts Creek area in Red Rock Reservoir, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-09-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Western Sandpiper at Roberts Creek area in Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on September 27, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Western Sandpiper
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Roberts Creek
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Red Rock Reservoir, Marion co.-Roberts Creek area
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feeding with other shorebirds on muddy area
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bart Ballard. | Elimination of similar species: The long, drooped bill, rufous scapulars, and feeding method rules out Semipalmated Sandpiper and other peeps. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:26:00/14:56:00.
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Rare bird documentation for Whimbrel at Riverton Wildlife Management Area, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-05-11
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1992-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Whimbrel at Riverton Wildlife Management Area in Fremont County, IA on May 11, 1992.
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Padelford, Babs
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Whimbrel
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Mud flat on the west side of the main pool at Riverton Waterfowl Refuge in Fremont Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Babs Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include B.J. Rose, Doug Rose and Loren Padelford. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form and field checklist for Barn Owl at Mount Ayr State Wildlife Area in 1983
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Checklists Field notes
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Birds--Identification Captive wild birds Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation Wildlife reintroduction
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1983-04-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation and field checklist for a Barn Owl at Mount Ayr State Wildlife Area in Ringgold County, IA on April 29, 1983.
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Moe, Mel
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Barn Owl
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Mount Ayr State Wildlife Area
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-throated Loon at Hallett's Quarry at Ames, 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-10-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-throated Loon at Hallett's Quarry at Ames in Story County, IA on October 19, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Red-necked Grebe
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Ada Hayden Heritage Park
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Hallett's Quarry, N. of Ames, Story County
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a large, very deep gravel pit
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kraig Downs, Jim Dinsmore, Paul Martsching, Erik Munson, and "all of Ames". | Elimination of similar species: Other grebes or loons eliminated by the combination of a large yellow bill, reddish color on neck and head (1 bird), white crescent on cheek (1 bird), striping on cheek (2 birds), large size, large head, and white wing patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/12:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Bays Branch Wildlife Management Area, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Bays Branch Wildlife Management Area in Guthrie County, IA on December 22, 1998.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Ross' Goose
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Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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Bays Branch WMA Guthrie Co. IA
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Sitting on ice with other Geese. Small amount of open water.
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Geese were big with large bill that had a grin patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:02:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher south of Ames, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-07-30
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1979-07-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher south of Ames in Story County, IA on July 30, 1979.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Ames
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2 miles south of Ames on State Avenue
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on wire across road, adjacent to farmyard, rest open farmland with a good hedgerow along one side of raod [sic]
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The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include David Graham and Mark Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Fork-tailed Flycatcher-the bird seen had no evidence of black crown as in Fork-tailed bird leaned over so I could see top of head | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/16:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Mill Creek State Park, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Mill Creek State Park in O'Brien County, IA on May 12, 1984.
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Huber, James E.
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Snowy Egret
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Mill Creek State Park
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OBrien County, Mill Creek State Park 1 mile East of Paullina
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Marsh
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The documentation form by James E. Huber is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: American Egret, Cattle Egret | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:20:00/10:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Acadian Flycatcher at Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Acadian Flycatchers at Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on May 3, 1985.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Acadian Flycatcher
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit, Shimek Forest, 2 1/2 miles west of Argyle, Lee County, Iowa
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Streamside woods and thickets
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The documentation form by Robert I. Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Visually similar or identical to other empidonax. Others eliminated by voice (others do not give accented 'pit-see!') Habitat perfect for Acadian, although this would not eliminate all others. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Albino American Robin at Clear Lake, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-10-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Albino American Robin at Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County, IA on October 15, 1990.
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Pinneke, Kim
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American Robin
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Clear Lake
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2400 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa
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Trailor [sic] park in town across from a small park
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The documentation form by Kim L. Pinneke is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Rock dove eliminated by size and overall appearance. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:25:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for albino Barred Owl at Clay Township in Hardin County, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-06
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an albino Barred Owl at Clay Township in Hardin County, IA on November 6, 1986.
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Fuller, James L
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Barred Owl
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Clay Township
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Clay Twshp - Hardin County
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Mixed woodland and fields
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Phyllis Harris, Beth Proescholdt, and Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Snowy Owl has small black beak, yellow eyes, and flatter head. Also habitat. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Alder Flycatcher at Elys Ford at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-07-12
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1981-07-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Alder Flycatcher at Elys Ford at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Van Buren County, IA on July 12, 1981.
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Sandrock, James P., 1929-
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Alder Flycatcher
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Elys Creek
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, Van Buren County, Iowa
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General: Forested area (near Ely Ford in Lacey-Keosauqua SP). Specific: Low shrub about 10 yards from creek at edge of forest area.
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The documentation form by James P. Sandrock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: I eliminated Least and Acadian Flycatchers because of song primarily; also this bird was browner than other Empidonax I am familiar with. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:45:00/08:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Alder Flycatcher at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-06-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Alder Flycatcher at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on June 3, 1982.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Alder Flycatcher
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Hickory Hill Park
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Hickory Hill Park, Iowa City, Johnson County
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Thick stand of medium size (15'-40') deciduous trees with a dense, moist understory [sic] of shrubs. At the edge of large woods.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas H. Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Discussed above. [From description field] The quality and timbre of the call were very similar to that of a Willow Flycatcher. I heard a number of Willow's this spring, and while the quality of the note was similiar, [sic] the form of it was much different. Whereas, the Willow begins with an explosive first note (or syllable) and concludes with an emphatic second and lower pitched note, the bird now calling seemed to be one slurred 'weee-ooo'. This note was quite brief, but it began and immediately slurred up and then back down in pitch. Obviously, at this point I was thinking of Alder Flycatcher. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:50:00/10:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for American Avocet at Goodwater Impoundment at Rathbun Reserve, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-04-22
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1986-06-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four American Avocets at Goodwater Impoundment at Rathbun Reserve in Lucas County, IA on April 22, 1986.
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LaGrange, Ted
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American Avocet
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Goodwater Creek
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Goodwater impoundment of Rathbun Reserv., Sect 33, Washington Twp., Lucas Co., IA
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Moist-soil Marsh (subimpoundment)
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The documentation form by Ted LaGrange is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Harold Garner. | Elimination of similar species: None. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:45:00/17:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for American Avocet at Johnson County, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-10-21
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1979-12-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an American Avocet at Johnson County, IA on October 21, 1979.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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American Avocet
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Johnson County
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Johnson Co, IA
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Shallow pool with muddy edges; rather large reservoir flood plain - weedy flats, willow thickets. surrounded by fields, second-growth woods
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The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol S. Newlon, Carl Bendorf, Rick Hollis, and many members of the IC bird club. | Elimination of similar species: unmistakable: white plumage, upturned bil [sic] rule out godwits, stilt, willet, etc. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:00:00/10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for American Avocet at Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-08-17
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1999-08-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for twelve American Avocets at Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge in Louisa County, IA on August 17, 1999.
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Julison, Tim
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American Avocet
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Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Big Timber Division
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Mark Twain NWR, Wapello District, Horseshoe Bend Division
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Shallow mud flats on Rush Lakes
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The documentation form by Tim Julison is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kathy Maycroft. | Elimination of similar species: The avocets were very distinct. I had no need to make comparisons. I used Audubon field guide to make a positive identification. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00 to end of day.
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